How long did it take to change the starter after multiple times? On Mon, May 16, 2016 at 4:41 PM, fmiser via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > Andrew wrote: > > > > I ... came across a used W123 starter motor I had all but > > forgotten about. is there a way to bench test it before > > installing it? > > Not really. > > Or sort of. > > You can use jumper cables to connect it to a battery and see > if the solenoid kicks the bendix drive out and if the motor > spins. (hold it tight while you do this, it jumps a bit as > it fires up. I usually stand on it on the ground) > > But I know of no way to test if it's going to require > thumping the solenoid to get the car started, or if it's worn > enough it drags when hot, or if the bendix will always > engage. And I tried. Again and again. > > In the last year or so, I've monkeyed with parts an pieces > from about 5 starter trying to get a dependable working on. > And none of the out-of-the-car testing I could device was of > any real value beyond determining it spins, the solenoid > operates, and there isn't a field winding shorted to the case > (very easy to do) > > I got really good at changing the starter on a OM616... > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
